I can't comment on that particular combination - mine has a flamed, spalted top and ebony board which (I think) is a little less bright than the maple board. I find it hard to describe sounds to others - so I'll just say the three basses I play the most are the Sadowsky 5-24, Ken Lawrence Brase 5 and MTD 535. All sound different, all sound great. I think you would be quite satisfied with the sound of the Sadowsky!